Italian names, especially names for girls, almost always end in ‘a’. It softens the sound of the name and adds a touch of sophistication, just right for your little beauty. Francesca, meaning ‘free’, and Mariella, meaning ‘wished-for child’, might sound old-fashioned but they have a special kind of grace and gentleness that might be just right for your little girl.
Italian naming customs often dictate that names run in families. You’ll often find several generations of women (and men) sharing a name that has been passed down to them. It is a great sign of respect to name your child after a parent or grandparent, to carry on their stories and legacy, ensuring they are not forgotten.
For this reason, many Italian names are older, although they are making a comeback in popularity around the world. Arianna, meaning ‘most holy’ is one example of this, especially with the popularity of singer Ariana Grande.
The appeal of many of these older names is partly the gentle sounds, but also the meanings of the names themselves. Carmella, meaning ‘garden’, and Lucia, meaning ‘light’ are wonderful examples of this.
Perhaps your daughter reminds you of the peace and life of your garden, or she brings light into your life simply by existing. Choosing a name that reflects this is always a great decision.
Adalgisa
Meaning: Noble hostage
Origin: Italian
Alice
Meaning: Truth, gracious
Origin: Italian
Angela
Meaning: An angel sent from heaven to spread peace and love
Origin: Italian
Arianna
Meaning: Most holy
Origin: Italian
Armani
Meaning: Faith
Origin: Italian
Bambina
Meaning: Little Girl
Origin: Italian
Bella
Meaning: Beautiful, handsome
Origin: Italian
Bianca
Meaning: Light, white
Origin: Italian
Bona
Meaning: A woman who acts in a good manner
Origin: Italian
Bruna
Meaning: A brown-haired woman
Origin: Italian
Cadenza
Meaning: A rhythmic woman
Origin: Italian
Carmella
Meaning: Garden
Origin: Italian
Cesarina
Meaning: The head of hair
Origin: Italian
Coppa
Meaning: A golden coup, a reward
Origin: Italian
Dahna
Meaning: Respectful lady
Origin: Italian
Daralice
Meaning: Very noble
Origin: Italian
Demetra
Meaning: Mythological Goddess of harvest
Origin: Italian
Dianora
Meaning: A divine person
Origin: Italian
Dominica
Meaning: One who is very close to Lord
Origin: Italian
Ealda
Meaning: They are majestic creatures who rule
Origin: Italian
Elara
Meaning: A cheerful and happy individual
Origin: Italian
Elena
Meaning: Bright one
Origin: Italian
Emilia
Meaning: To rival or emulate or excel
Origin: Italian
Fabia
Meaning: A woman who is bean farmer
Origin: Italian
Federica
Meaning: A Queen who rules peacefuly
Origin: Italian
Felicitti
Meaning: A little luck
Origin: Italian
Francesca
Meaning: Free
Origin: Italian
Gabriela
Meaning: God is my strength
Origin: Italian
Gemma
Meaning: Precious stone
Origin: Italian
Gianna
Meaning: The Lord is Gracious
Origin: Italian
Idalia
Meaning: Behold the sun
Origin: Italian
Isabella
Meaning: God is perfection
Origin: Italian
Izabella
Meaning: Pledged to God
Origin: Italian
Jacobella
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Italian
Jenah
Meaning: Little or tiny beautiful bird
Origin: Italian
Kaira
Meaning: Peaceful and Unique
Origin: Italian
Keraja
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Italian
Krizia
Meaning: Richnes, wealth
Origin: Italian
Lia
Meaning: A weary mistress or ruler
Origin: Italian
Liliana
Meaning: Flower lily
Origin: Italian
Lucia
Meaning: Light
Origin: Italian
Luna
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Italian
Mariella
Meaning: Wished-for child
Origin: Italian
Mia
Meaning: The person who is dearly to everyone
Origin: Italian
Neroli
Meaning: The flower which is orange in color
Origin: Italian
Nicole
Meaning: The winning people
Origin: Italian
Oria
Meaning: Who is humble in spirit or manner
Origin: Italian
Orsola
Meaning: Little young girl bear like person
Origin: Italian
Palmiera
Meaning: Holy place
Origin: Italian
Sienna
Meaning: Reddish brown
Origin: Italian